THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said the country's rice imports for this year were unlikely to reach the 4 million metric tons (MMT) forecast of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said during a public briefing on Thursday that local production for the first quarter of 2024 was projected at 4.78 MMT, somewhat similar to last year's production.
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